Labor Lehmacher | Schneider GmbH & Co.KG
Your Trusted Testing Laboratory for Sports Fields
Independent expertise. Clear results. Sustainable quality.
We are an independent, internationally accredited testing laboratory and a trusted partner for sports facility, landscape and stadium construction worldwide. From material testing to strategic consulting, we deliver everything from a single source – with clear, reliable results, communicated in a way that decision-makers understand.
We test, evaluate and certify construction materials, sports surfaces and sub-base structures, supporting projects from the very first planning stage through to final acceptance. Our work ensures safety, performance and long-term value.
With more than 30 years of experience, neutral analytics and in-depth technical expertise, we help create sports facilities that are compliant, durable, cost-efficient and truly sustainable – whether for new builds, renovations or ongoing maintenance. Clients, planners and operators value our clear recommendations, practical solutions and transparent communication.
As an accredited laboratory in accordance with DIN EN ISO 17025, DIN 18035 (Parts 4–7), EN 15330-1, EN 14877, as well as FIFA and FIH standards, we carry out suitability and product testing for all relevant sports surfaces and construction materials in our own state-of-the-art laboratories.
In addition, LLS is accredited by FIFA under the FIFA NPS Handbook, authorizing us to test natural grass and artificial turf pitches worldwide for full FIFA compliance.
One partner. One process. Every level of the game.
This comprehensive service portfolio sets us apart: we accompany your project from the first concept to final approval – whether for a local community pitch or a world-class Champions League stadium.
A modest investment of typically less than 1% of total project costs secures long-term quality, performance and sustainability for decades.
Sports facilities you can rely on – today and in the future.
Our Consulting Expertise
We support you with expert advice on:
- Construction, maintenance and refurbishment of artificial turf sports fields
- Identifying the most cost-effective conversion of existing facilities into artificial turf pitches
- Construction, maintenance and repair of natural grass playing fields
- Construction, maintenance and refurbishment of synthetic sports surfaces and tartan tracks
Actively Shaping Standards Worldwide
Our experts and our company actively contribute to leading national and international associations, committees and standardization bodies, including:
- FIFA
- FIH
- DFB (German Football Association) – Working Group for Natural Turf, Artificial Turf and Sand Surfaces
- DFL (German Football League - Bundesliga) Expert Group for Stadium Pitch Quality
- DIN 18035 (Parts 3, 4, 6 and 7)
- EN 14877
- EN 15330
- German Turfgrass Society (Deutsche Rasengesellschaft e.V.)
- RAL quality assurance systems for sports construction materials and surfaces
- IAKS – International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities
- ESTC
Proven Expertise at the Highest Level of Football
Modern football stadiums place extreme demands on turf systems. Thanks to our in-depth expertise in this field, we have been part of the FIFA World Cup 2006 Turf Competence Team since 2004 and have supported UEFA EURO 2024 as part of the official turf expert team since 2022.
Our Accredited Service Portfolio
As an accredited testing laboratory, we offer a unique range of services:
- Geotechnical and subsoil investigations
- Construction material testing in accordance with DIN, RAL, FLL, ZTVT and other standards
- Independent quality control and compliance testing
- Artificial turf and synthetic surface testing according to DIN EN 14877 and DIN EN 15330-1
- FIFA testing for natural grass and artificial turf pitches
- FIFA laboratory testing
- FIH field testing
- DFB certification testing for artificial turf pitches
- Site assessments and feasibility studies
- Construction and system recommendations
- Expert opinions and technical reports
- Environmental and soil analyses (LAGA, EBV, BBodSchV)
- Technical consulting and project support
- Infiltration and drainage calculations
- Solar exposure and climate simulations in three advanced climate chambers
Our modern laboratory equipment enables comprehensive testing of soils, construction materials and artificial turf systems using standardized and internationally recognized methods. All services are delivered independently, reliably and backed by more than three decades of experience.
